1952 Woods Gay Lady Class River Cruiser
General Specification
Construction
- Wood carvel construction
- Only one owner since leaving hire in 1970 and professionally maintained ever since
- New hog and stainless steel keel bolts 1994
- New planking and ribs 1994 (and as required since)
- Hull West System epoxied 2002
- Converted to Gaff rig (originally Bermudan rigged) with lengthened keel, longer bowsprit, a freshly adapted West System epoxied mast and new sails 2003
- New Trakmark fitted to cabin roof 2007
- Hull repainted 2012
- Wintered ashore (undercover in recent years) annually
- Fin
Mechanical & Electrical
- 6HP Evinrude two stroke outboard engine
- Outboard bracket
- Outboard remote controls in cockpit
- Remote fuel tank
- Spare fuel tank
- Battery (charged by outboard)
- Battery control panel
Rigging & Sails
- Gaff rig
- Wood mast/spars
- Ball bearing blocks for high ratio mainsheet giving easy mainsail control
- Headsail roller reefing gear with sliding runner on bowsprit to
assist with sail changes when underway - Ratchet snubbers for jib sheets
- Mainsail with 3 reefing points (2003)
- #1 jib (2003)
- #2 jib (2003)
- #3 jib (2003)
Accommodation
- Originally 2 single berths, but modified in 1970 to provide 3 adult berths or 2 adult and 2 child berths
- U shaped seating area which converts to create double child berth
- 2 x 6ft single berths with infill to create double or triple adult berth across the boat
- 5in mattresses (4in latex plus 1in foam, and reportedly extremely comfortable!) with dark blue covers
- Galley with Argyll stove with two burners & grill, sink with hand operated cold water supply and storage lockers/drawers
- Hatch fitted over galley area to improve ventilation
- Plate racks over cooker to be used when roof is raised
- Small sprung shelf to hold sherry glasses
- ‘Stellar’ pans, bread bin and various cups, plates, cutlery, etc.
- 2 x gas bottles (not guaranteed full)
- Heads compartment with sea toilet (no holding tank) and slide out hand basin with foot operated cold water supply
- Split stable-style heads door allows cabin to be split and made child/dog safe
- Side lockers and drawers
- 2 sets of bulkhead shelves with drop down work surfaces
- Varnished cabin roof
- 12v cabin lights (some spare bulbs)
- 12v socket
- NONE
Equipment
- Two-piece windowed awning
- Low mooring cover (to decrease windage)
- Strong roof cover (to provide extra protection in foul weather)
- Two-part strong winter storage cover
- Port and starboard navigation lights
- Quant pole
- Boat hook
- Mop
- Various warps
- Various fenders
- 2 x fire extinguishers (not guaranteed in date)
- Boat Safety Scheme certificate (expires May 2013)
Remarks:
This lovely Broads river cruiser was purchased by the current owners straight out of hire in 1970, at which time her cabin was adapted to provide family accommodation. She has been lovingly cared for and professionally maintained to a high standard by the current owners, and she’s understood to be in excellent order throughout. She has been repainted this year and is still currently lying ashore.
A quick sale is desired and sensible offers will be considered.
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